Section ____ provides for appointment notification of revenue officers.
Correct answer is: A. Section 12
Section 12 requires notification of appointments.
Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs
Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 – MCQs with Answers
The Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act (PERA) 2024 was enacted in October 2024 to streamline enforcement of special laws across Punjab. The Act established the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), chaired by the Chief Minister Punjab, with a Director General as the administrative head.
PERA aims to coordinate different regulators, tackle issues like price control, hoarding, encroachments, and public safety, and ensure swift administrative action through summary proceedings. Enforcement Stations are being set up at the sub-division level, with 154 stations planned across Punjab.
The Act introduces new concepts such as:
Absolute Orders under Emergency Prohibition Orders (EPOs)
Whistle-blower protections for individuals reporting violations in the public interest
Grievance Redressal Commissioner to handle public complaints
District Enforcement and Regulatory Boards comprising the Deputy Commissioner and DPO
Appeals against confiscation or penalties lie with the Hearing Officer (PAS/PMS), and PERA actions are largely administrative and non-judicial. While the Act is designed to enhance governance, it has also faced criticism for creating bureaucratic overlap with police functions.
This MCQs set covers all important aspects of PERA 2024, including definitions, key provisions, enforcement mechanisms, authorities, punishments, and criticisms, to help candidates preparing for PPSC, PMS, and other competitive exams.
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“Unirrigated land” includes:
Correct answer is: C. Land fed by rain and torrents
Unirrigated land depends on rainfall/torrents.
Report of acquisition of rights is required to be made within:
Correct answer is: C. 3 months
Reports must be made within 3 months.
The term “rent” excludes:
Correct answer is: B. Cess and free personal service
Rent does not include cess or free service.
Which term refers to a separately assessed area or one with a separate record-of-rights?
Correct answer is: C. Estate
An estate is a separately assessed unit.
The section dealing with mode of service of notice or order is:
Correct answer is: B. Section 25
Section 25 prescribes the mode of service.
Section ____ allows the arrest of defaulters by warrant.
Correct answer is: B. Section 29
Section 29 empowers arrest of defaulters.
The ____ section empowers Revenue Officers to summon persons and documents.
Correct answer is: C. Section 22
Section 22 of PLRA empowers Revenue Officers to summon persons and documents.
The Board of Revenue may determine functions of Revenue Officers under:
Correct answer is: A. Section 17
Section 17 authorizes allocation of functions.
Which section deals with appointment of Commissioners and Collectors?
Correct answer is: D. Section 8
Section 8
Section ____ gives the Revenue Officer power to prescribe costs in proceedings.
Correct answer is: B. Section 34
Section 34 allows Revenue Officers to prescribe costs.
A group of estates that admits a common set of rates is called a(n):
Correct answer is: C. Assessment Circle
An Assessment Circle is a group of estates with common rates.
Section ____ covers the making of periodical records.
Correct answer is: A. Section 41
Section 41 provides for periodical records.
“Tenancy” means:
Correct answer is: B. Parcel held by a tenant under one lease
Tenancy refers to land held under one lease.
The power to appoint Assistant Commissioners and Collectors lies under:
Correct answer is: A. Section 10
Section 10 authorizes such appointments.
Which section deals with computerized records?
Correct answer is: A. Section 41-A
Section 41-A covers computerized records.
Computerized periodical records are covered in:
Correct answer is: A. Section 41-B
Section 41-B provides for computerized periodical records.
The term “encumbrance” refers to:
Correct answer is: C. A charge or claim on land
Encumbrance means a legal claim or charge on land.
“Boundary mark” includes:
Correct answer is: B. Any mark natural or artificial
Boundary mark can be natural or artificial.
Revenue Officers’ powers to confer and withdraw are described in:
Correct answer is: C. Section 16
Section 16 outlines powers to confer/withdraw.
The Board of Revenue may distribute business or withdraw cases under:
Correct answer is: B. Section 14
Section 14 empowers the Board of Revenue in this regard.
Section ____ outlines restriction on variation of records.
Correct answer is: A. Section 45
Section 45 restricts variation of records.